ingredients to cook up your own “S” clasp: needle nose / round nose pliers; flat nosed pliers; wire cutters; wire (I’ve used 18 gauge sterling silver)
make a loop around the top of your round nose pliers
make an identical loop the opposite way with the wire
until you’ve formed a loose “figure 8” shape – then snip the end off the wire
curl the ends around using your round nose pliers
hammer lightly for strength – i like to hammer a little harder on the round ends for some extra strength and a bit of style…
voila! easy peasy! you can loop these straight onto large link chain, or add a wire wrapped loop, or jump ring (preferably a sealed one – not an open link) and add to bracelets, necklaces or anklets!
coming soon: a more decorative hook style clasp, with a wire wrapped loop (two in one!)
Very beautiful !
Lovely Ange! And nicely explained 🙂
Looks great. Now I wanna try it. Thanks!
Very clever!!!!
I've always made my own S clasps, but your way is much easier. Thanks.
Oh, I love this tutorial also. I need to learn to do these clasps.
Great tutorials, thanks!